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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 898.93 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 898.93 and 402.81 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 898.93 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/898.93 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 898.93 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 362,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,097.99/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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