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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 899.45 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 899.45 and 403.05 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 899.45 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/899.45 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 899.45 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 362,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,521.31/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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