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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 898.35 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 898.35 and 402.33 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 898.35 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/898.35 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 898.35 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 361,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,433.16/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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