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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 898.57 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 898.57 and 418.53 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 898.57 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/898.57 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 898.57 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 376,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,072.96/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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