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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 899.40 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 899.40 and 403.11 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 899.40 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/899.40 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 899.40 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 362,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,557.13/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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