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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 899.10 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 899.10 and 403.07 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 899.10 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/899.10 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 899.10 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 362,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.74/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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