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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 898.08 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 898.08 and 418 is: 576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 898.08 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/898.08 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 898.08 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 375,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,397.44/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.51

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