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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 898.83 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 898.83 and 403.21 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 898.83 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/898.83 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 898.83 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 362,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,417.24/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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