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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 898.11 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 898.11 and 402.03 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 898.11 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/898.11 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 898.11 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 361,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,067.16/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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