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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 900.90 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 900.90 and 431.72 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 900.90 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/900.90 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 900.90 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 388,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,936.55/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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