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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.82, 901.19 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.82, 901.19 and 404.28 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.82 : 901.19 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.82/901.19 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.82x = 901.19 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.82x = 364,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,333.09/652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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