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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.59, 900.74 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.59, 900.74 and 443.12 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.59 : 900.74 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.59/900.74 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.59x = 900.74 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.59x = 399,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,135.91/652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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