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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 900.47 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 900.47 and 442.93 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 900.47 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/900.47 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 900.47 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 398,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,844.03/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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