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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 899.31 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 899.31 and 418.78 is: 578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 899.31 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/899.31 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 899.31 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 376,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,613.04/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.29

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