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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 898.95 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 898.95 and 402.74 is: 556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 898.95 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/898.95 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 898.95 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 362,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,038.63/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.06

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