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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 900.36 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 900.36 and 431.64 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 900.36 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/900.36 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 900.36 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 388,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,631.39/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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