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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.64 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.64 and 402.39 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.64 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.64 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.64 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 361,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,608.04/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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