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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 899.31 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 899.31 and 402.72 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 899.31 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/899.31 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 899.31 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 362,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,170.12/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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