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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 900.13 and 442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 900.13 and 442.78 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 900.13 = 442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/900.13 = 442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 900.13 × 442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 398,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,559.56/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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