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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 899.04 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 899.04 and 427.60 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 899.04 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/899.04 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 899.04 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 384,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,429.50/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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