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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 900.12 and 486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 900.12 and 486.07 is: 670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 900.12 = 486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/900.12 = 486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 900.12 × 486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 437,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,521.33/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.81

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