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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.29 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.29 and 602.64 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.29 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.29 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.29 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 541,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,345.49/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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