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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 900.20 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 900.20 and 431.20 is: 595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 900.20 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/900.20 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 900.20 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 388,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,159.58/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.14

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