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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 901.01 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 901.01 and 416.88 is: 575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 901.01 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/901.01 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 901.01 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 375,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,610.96/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.49

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