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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 975.56 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 975.56 and 407.40 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 975.56 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/975.56 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 975.56 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 397,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,443.14/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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