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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.83, 898.14 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.83, 898.14 and 402.09 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.83 : 898.14 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.83/898.14 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.83x = 898.14 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.83x = 361,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,127.62/650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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