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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 898.38 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 898.38 and 415.02 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 898.38 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/898.38 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 898.38 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 372,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,845.67/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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