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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.53, 900.42 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.53, 900.42 and 403.83 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.53 : 900.42 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.53/900.42 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.53x = 900.42 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.53x = 363,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,616.61/652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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