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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 898.77 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 898.77 and 399.17 is: 550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 898.77 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/898.77 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 898.77 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 358,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,760.03/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.95

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