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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 898.02 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 898.02 and 402.13 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 898.02 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/898.02 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 898.02 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 361,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,120.78/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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