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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 899.45 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 899.45 and 403.04 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 899.45 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/899.45 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 899.45 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 362,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,507.82/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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