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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 898.53 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 898.53 and 415.58 is: 573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 898.53 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/898.53 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 898.53 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 373,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,406.60/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.27

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