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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 900.94 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 900.94 and 466.78 is: 644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 900.94 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/900.94 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 900.94 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 420,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,540.77/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.10

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