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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.89, 899.69 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.89, 899.69 and 475.56 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.89 : 899.69 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.89/899.69 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.89x = 899.69 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.89x = 427,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,854.20/652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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