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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 900.63 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 900.63 and 473.28 is: 653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 900.63 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/900.63 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 900.63 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 426,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,250.17/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.32

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