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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.94 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.94 and 416.24 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.94 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.94 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.94 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 374,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,587.95/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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