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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 898.64 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 898.64 and 430.07 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 898.64 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/898.64 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 898.64 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 386,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,478.10/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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