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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 898.34 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 898.34 and 418.28 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 898.34 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/898.34 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 898.34 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 375,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,757.66/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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