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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.85, 899.96 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.85, 899.96 and 403.31 is: 556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.85 : 899.96 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.85/899.96 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.85x = 899.96 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.85x = 362,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,962.87/651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.82

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