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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 899.64 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 899.64 and 403.08 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 899.64 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/899.64 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 899.64 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 362,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,626.89/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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