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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.35, 898.88 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.35, 898.88 and 402.66 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.35 : 898.88 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.35/898.88 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.35x = 898.88 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.35x = 361,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,941.01/651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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