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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 901.12 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 901.12 and 404.44 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 901.12 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/901.12 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 901.12 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 364,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,448.97/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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