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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 898.80 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 898.80 and 402.54 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 898.80 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/898.80 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 898.80 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 361,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,802.95/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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