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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 899.04 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 899.04 and 415.32 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 899.04 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/899.04 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 899.04 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 373,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,389.29/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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