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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.17 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.17 and 402.32 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.17 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.17 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.17 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 361,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,351.75/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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