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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.47, 900.44 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.47, 900.44 and 386.93 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.47 : 900.44 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.47/900.44 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.47x = 900.44 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.47x = 348,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,405.97/652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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