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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 899.37 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 899.37 and 403.08 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 899.37 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/899.37 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 899.37 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 362,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,514.69/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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