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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 900.14 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 900.14 and 497.04 is: 686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 900.14 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/900.14 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 900.14 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 447,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,405.59/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.20

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