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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 899.40 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 899.40 and 419.14 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 899.40 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/899.40 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 899.40 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 376,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,974.52/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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