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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 898.60 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 898.60 and 402.48 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 898.60 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/898.60 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 898.60 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 361,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,668.53/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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