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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 901.08 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 901.08 and 466.62 is: 644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 901.08 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/901.08 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 901.08 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 420,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,461.95/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.33

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