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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 900.68 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 900.68 and 419.76 is: 579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 900.68 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/900.68 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 900.68 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 378,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,069.44/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.65

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