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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.56 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.56 and 418.32 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.56 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.56 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.56 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 375,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,885.62/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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