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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.12, 898.62 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.12, 898.62 and 465.28 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.12 : 898.62 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.12/898.62 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.12x = 898.62 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.12x = 418,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,109.91/652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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