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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 898.05 and 402.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 898.05 and 402.00 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 898.05 = 402.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/898.05 = 402.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 898.05 × 402.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 361,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,011.61/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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