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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 898.70 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 898.70 and 415.06 is: 572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 898.70 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/898.70 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 898.70 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 373,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,014.42/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.90

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