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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 899.58 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 899.58 and 465.72 is: 642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 899.58 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/899.58 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 899.58 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 418,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,952.40/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.01

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