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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.51, 900.34 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.51, 900.34 and 431.33 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.51 : 900.34 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.51/900.34 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.51x = 900.34 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.51x = 388,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,346.88/652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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