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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 899.24 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 899.24 and 415.67 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 899.24 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/899.24 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 899.24 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 373,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,788.30/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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