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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 898.54 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 898.54 and 415.20 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 898.54 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/898.54 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 898.54 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 373,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,072.77/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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