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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 898.32 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 898.32 and 441.50 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 898.32 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/898.32 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 898.32 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 396,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,608.28/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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