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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 898.04 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 898.04 and 464.60 is: 640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 898.04 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/898.04 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 898.04 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 417,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,222.57/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.48

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