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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 897.78 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 897.78 and 427.06 is: 588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 897.78 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/897.78 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 897.78 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 383,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,405.93/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.80

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