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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.49 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.49 and 414.75 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.49 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.49 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.49 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 372,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,653.13/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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