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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 898.72 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 898.72 and 371.44 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 898.72 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/898.72 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 898.72 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 333,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,821.45/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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