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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.63, 900.57 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.63, 900.57 and 403.86 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.63 : 900.57 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.63/900.57 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.63x = 900.57 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.63x = 363,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,704.29/652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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