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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 898.39 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 898.39 and 402.63 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 898.39 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/898.39 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 898.39 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 361,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,718.77/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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