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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 901.38 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 901.38 and 420.27 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 901.38 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/901.38 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 901.38 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 378,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,818.47/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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