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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 901.55 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 901.55 and 420.39 is: 580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 901.55 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/901.55 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 901.55 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 379,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,003.66/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.53

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