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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 901.17 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 901.17 and 444.11 is: 613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 901.17 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/901.17 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 901.17 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 400,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,214.10/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.02

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