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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.41 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.41 and 441.60 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.41 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.41 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.41 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 396,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,737.86/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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