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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 900.52 and 431.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 900.52 and 431.53 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 900.52 = 431.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/900.52 = 431.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 900.52 × 431.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 388,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,598.07/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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