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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 898.83 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 898.83 and 442.37 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 898.83 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/898.83 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 898.83 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 397,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,615.43/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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