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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 900.54 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 900.54 and 403.82 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 900.54 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/900.54 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 900.54 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 363,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,651.56/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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