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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 900.66 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 900.66 and 404.10 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 900.66 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/900.66 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 900.66 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 363,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,956.71/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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