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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 900.23 and 486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 900.23 and 486.78 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 900.23 = 486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/900.23 = 486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 900.23 × 486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 438,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,211.53/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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