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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.57, 900.45 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.57, 900.45 and 403.90 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.57 : 900.45 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.57/900.45 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.57x = 900.45 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.57x = 363,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,691.76/652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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