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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 901.26 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 901.26 and 494.54 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 901.26 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/901.26 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 901.26 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 445,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,709.12/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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