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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.56 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.56 and 443.09 is: 611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.56 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.56 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.56 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 399,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,022.41/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.18

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