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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.60 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.60 and 505.28 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.60 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.60 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.60 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 455,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,055.17/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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