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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 898.80 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 898.80 and 415.28 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 898.80 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/898.80 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 898.80 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 373,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,255.91/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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