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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 898.07 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 898.07 and 402.32 is: 554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 898.07 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/898.07 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 898.07 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 361,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,305.02/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.54

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