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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 898.26 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 898.26 and 402.08 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 898.26 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/898.26 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 898.26 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 361,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,172.38/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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