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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 898.76 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 898.76 and 430.14 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 898.76 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/898.76 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 898.76 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 386,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,597.07/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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