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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 900.12 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 900.12 and 416.61 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 900.12 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/900.12 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 900.12 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 374,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,998.99/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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