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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 900.48 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 900.48 and 404 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 900.48 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/900.48 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 900.48 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 363,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,793.92/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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