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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 899.94 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 899.94 and 430.84 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 899.94 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/899.94 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 899.94 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 387,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,730.15/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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