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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.89, 901.23 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.89, 901.23 and 477.93 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.89 : 901.23 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.89/901.23 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.89x = 901.23 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.89x = 430,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,724.85/652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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