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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 900.65 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 900.65 and 419.63 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 900.65 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/900.65 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 900.65 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 377,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,933.16/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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