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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 899.28 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 899.28 and 465.54 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 899.28 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/899.28 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 899.28 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 418,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,650.81/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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