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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.21, 899.97 and 430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.21, 899.97 and 430.75 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.21 : 899.97 = 430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.21/899.97 = 430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.21x = 899.97 × 430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.21x = 387,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,662.08/652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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