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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 900.32 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 900.32 and 416.38 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 900.32 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/900.32 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 900.32 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 374,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,875.24/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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