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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 900.93 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 900.93 and 416.63 is: 575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 900.93 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/900.93 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 900.93 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 375,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,349.96/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.04

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