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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 972.63 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 972.63 and 590.49 is: 880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 972.63 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/972.63 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 972.63 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 574,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,328.29/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.80

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