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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 900.74 and 505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 900.74 and 505.40 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 900.74 = 505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/900.74 = 505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 900.74 × 505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 455,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,230.76/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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