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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 898.11 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 898.11 and 402.02 is: 555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 898.11 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/898.11 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 898.11 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 361,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,058.18/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.00

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