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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 898.60 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 898.60 and 402.38 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 898.60 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/898.60 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 898.60 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 361,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,578.67/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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