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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 898.16 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 898.16 and 417.74 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 898.16 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/898.16 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 898.16 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 375,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,197.36/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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