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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 899.52 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 899.52 and 477.44 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 899.52 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/899.52 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 899.52 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 429,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,466.83/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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