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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 898.77 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 898.77 and 419.02 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 898.77 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/898.77 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 898.77 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 376,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,602.61/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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