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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 899.06 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 899.06 and 486.66 is: 670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 899.06 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/899.06 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 899.06 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 437,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,536.54/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.53

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