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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 900.08 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 900.08 and 590.01 is: 814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 900.08 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/900.08 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 900.08 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 531,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,053.25/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.02

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