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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 900.49 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 900.49 and 403.75 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 900.49 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/900.49 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 900.49 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 363,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,572.84/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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