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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 899.27 and 415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 899.27 and 415.69 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 899.27 = 415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/899.27 = 415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 899.27 × 415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 373,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,822.86/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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