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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.46, 899.04 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.46, 899.04 and 430.60 is: 594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.46 : 899.04 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.46/899.04 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.46x = 899.04 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.46x = 387,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,126.62/651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.24

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