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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.19, 899.24 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.19, 899.24 and 463.32 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.19 : 899.24 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.19/899.24 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.19x = 899.24 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.19x = 416,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,633.56/652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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