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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 898.94 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 898.94 and 403.22 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 898.94 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/898.94 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 898.94 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 362,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,470.59/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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