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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 900.12 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 900.12 and 403.83 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 900.12 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/900.12 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 900.12 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 363,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,495.46/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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