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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 898.24 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 898.24 and 430.05 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 898.24 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/898.24 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 898.24 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 386,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,288.11/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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