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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 900.09 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 900.09 and 419.64 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 900.09 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/900.09 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 900.09 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 377,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,713.77/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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