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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 901.12 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 901.12 and 400.87 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 901.12 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/901.12 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 901.12 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 361,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,234.26/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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