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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 897.95 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 897.95 and 430.31 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 897.95 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/897.95 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 897.95 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 386,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,400.19/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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