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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 900.11 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 900.11 and 403.58 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 900.11 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/900.11 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 900.11 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 363,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,269.65/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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