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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.54, 979.42 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.54, 979.42 and 446.60 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.54 : 979.42 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.54/979.42 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.54x = 979.42 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.54x = 437,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,408.97/652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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