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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 901.07 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 901.07 and 432.49 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 901.07 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/901.07 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 901.07 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 389,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,705.09/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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