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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 900.41 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 900.41 and 403.84 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 900.41 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/900.41 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 900.41 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 363,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,621.57/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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