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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 898.61 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 898.61 and 402.41 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 898.61 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/898.61 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 898.61 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 361,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,605.16/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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