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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 900.25 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 900.25 and 442.50 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 900.25 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/900.25 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 900.25 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 398,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,360.63/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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