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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 899.23 and 402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 899.23 and 402.73 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 899.23 = 402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/899.23 = 402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 899.23 × 402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 362,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,146.90/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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