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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 898.48 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 898.48 and 402.34 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 898.48 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/898.48 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 898.48 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 361,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,493.20/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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