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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 899.36 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 899.36 and 403.14 is: 556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 899.36 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/899.36 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 899.36 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 362,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,567.99/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.15

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