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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 899.41 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 899.41 and 419.10 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 899.41 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/899.41 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 899.41 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 376,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,942.73/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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