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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 899.55 and 403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 899.55 and 403.33 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 899.55 = 403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/899.55 = 403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 899.55 × 403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 362,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,815.50/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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