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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 898.04 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 898.04 and 440.92 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 898.04 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/898.04 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 898.04 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 395,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,963.80/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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