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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 898.35 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 898.35 and 415.04 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 898.35 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/898.35 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 898.35 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 372,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,852.20/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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