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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 900.82 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 900.82 and 404.07 is: 557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 900.82 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/900.82 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 900.82 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 363,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,994.34/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.62

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