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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 900.18 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 900.18 and 431.31 is: 595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 900.18 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/900.18 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 900.18 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 388,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,256.64/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.08

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