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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 901.19 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 901.19 and 404.52 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 901.19 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/901.19 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 901.19 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 364,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,549.38/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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