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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 900.12 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 900.12 and 416.16 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 900.12 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/900.12 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 900.12 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 374,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,593.94/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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