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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.43, 900.65 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.43, 900.65 and 416.69 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.43 : 900.65 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.43/900.65 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.43x = 900.65 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.43x = 375,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,295.14/652.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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