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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898.20 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898.20 and 402.08 is: 555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898.20 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898.20 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898.20 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 361,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,148.26/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.00

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