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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 900.03 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 900.03 and 431.55 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 900.03 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/900.03 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 900.03 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 388,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,407.95/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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