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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 901.26 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 901.26 and 420.06 is: 579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 901.26 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/901.26 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 901.26 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 378,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,583.95/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.82

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