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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 901.04 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 901.04 and 403.98 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 901.04 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/901.04 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 901.04 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 363,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,997.88/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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