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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 899.96 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 899.96 and 477.38 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 899.96 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/899.96 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 899.96 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 429,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,616.02/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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