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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 898.29 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 898.29 and 430.54 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 898.29 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/898.29 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 898.29 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 386,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,747.53/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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