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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 900.82 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 900.82 and 432.23 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 900.82 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/900.82 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 900.82 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 389,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,361.43/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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