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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 898.92 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 898.92 and 402.76 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 898.92 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/898.92 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 898.92 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 362,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,049.02/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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