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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 900.54 and 431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 900.54 and 431.45 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 900.54 = 431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/900.54 = 431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 900.54 × 431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 388,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,533.48/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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