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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 901.26 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 901.26 and 443.40 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 901.26 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/901.26 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 901.26 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 399,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,618.68/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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