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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 899.58 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 899.58 and 419.40 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 899.58 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/899.58 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 899.58 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 377,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,283.85/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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