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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 900.23 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 900.23 and 404.12 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 900.23 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/900.23 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 900.23 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 363,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,800.95/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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