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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 899.26 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 899.26 and 403.20 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 899.26 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/899.26 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 899.26 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 362,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,581.63/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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