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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.32 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.32 and 403 is: 556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.32 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.32 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.32 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 362,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,425.96/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.14

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