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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 898.80 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 898.80 and 430.31 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 898.80 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/898.80 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 898.80 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 386,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,763.26/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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