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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 898.32 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 898.32 and 402.24 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 898.32 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/898.32 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 898.32 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 361,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,340.24/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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