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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 901.24 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 901.24 and 431.94 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 901.24 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/901.24 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 901.24 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 389,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,281.61/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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