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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 898.42 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 898.42 and 402.25 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 898.42 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/898.42 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 898.42 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 361,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,389.45/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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