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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 898.66 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 898.66 and 402.41 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 898.66 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/898.66 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 898.66 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 361,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,629.77/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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