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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 899.99 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 899.99 and 403.49 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 899.99 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/899.99 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 899.99 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 363,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,130.45/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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