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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 899.58 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 899.58 and 486.72 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 899.58 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/899.58 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 899.58 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 437,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,843.58/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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