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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 898.75 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 898.75 and 402.82 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 898.75 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/898.75 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 898.75 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 362,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,034.48/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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