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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 900.08 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 900.08 and 403.39 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 900.08 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/900.08 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 900.08 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 363,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,079.00/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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