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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 899.84 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 899.84 and 403.52 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 899.84 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/899.84 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 899.84 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 363,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,099.95/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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