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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 900.60 and 431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 900.60 and 431.59 is: 595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 900.60 = 431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/900.60 = 431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 900.60 × 431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 388,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,690.56/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.84

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