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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 902.30 and 495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 902.30 and 495.30 is: 684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 902.30 = 495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/902.30 = 495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 902.30 × 495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 446,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,902.20/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.44

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