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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 402.33 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 898.56 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/898.56 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 898.56 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 361,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,517.64/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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