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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 898.43 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 898.43 and 418.16 is: 577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 898.43 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/898.43 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 898.43 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 375,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,680.91/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.06

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