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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 900.02 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 900.02 and 431.06 is: 594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 900.02 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/900.02 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 900.02 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 387,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,962.62/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.96

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