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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 899.28 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 899.28 and 588.90 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 899.28 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/899.28 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 899.28 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 529,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,585.99/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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