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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 898.88 and 464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 898.88 and 464.42 is: 641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 898.88 = 464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/898.88 = 464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 898.88 × 464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 417,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,455.33/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.03

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