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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 975.42 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 975.42 and 435.66 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 975.42 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/975.42 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 975.42 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 424,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,951.48/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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