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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 900.50 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 900.50 and 443.12 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 900.50 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/900.50 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 900.50 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 399,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,022.84/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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