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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 898.68 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 898.68 and 441 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 898.68 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/898.68 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 898.68 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 396,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,317.88/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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