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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 898.52 and 441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 898.52 and 441.65 is: 609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 898.52 = 441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/898.52 = 441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 898.52 × 441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 396,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,824.66/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.28

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