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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 899.10 and 512.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 899.10 and 512.17 is: 705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 899.10 = 512.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/899.10 = 512.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 899.10 × 512.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 460,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,492.05/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.95

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