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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.67 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.67 and 402.65 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.67 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.67 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.67 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 361,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,842.97/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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