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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 899.07 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 899.07 and 402.90 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 899.07 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/899.07 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 899.07 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 362,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,235.30/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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