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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 899.44 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 899.44 and 403.24 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 899.44 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/899.44 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 899.44 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 362,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,690.19/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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