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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 899.40 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 899.40 and 419.32 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 899.40 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/899.40 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 899.40 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 377,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,136.41/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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