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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.62 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.62 and 441.61 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.62 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.62 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.62 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 396,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,839.58/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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