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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 898.58 and 402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 898.58 and 402.31 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 898.58 = 402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/898.58 = 402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 898.58 × 402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 361,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,506.76/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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