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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 901.51 and 404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 901.51 and 404.65 is: 558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 901.51 = 404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/901.51 = 404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 901.51 × 404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 364,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,793.34/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.68

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