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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.77, 898.36 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.77, 898.36 and 402.44 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.77 : 898.36 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.77/898.36 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.77x = 898.36 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.77x = 361,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,530.50/650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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