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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 898.68 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 898.68 and 418.72 is: 577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 898.68 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/898.68 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 898.68 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 376,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,295.29/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.78

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