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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 898.86 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 898.86 and 402.67 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 898.86 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/898.86 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 898.86 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 361,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,946.59/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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