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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 898.42 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 898.42 and 402.42 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 898.42 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/898.42 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 898.42 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 361,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,542.18/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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