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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.46, 899.52 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.46, 899.52 and 430.72 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.46 : 899.52 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.46/899.52 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.46x = 899.52 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.46x = 387,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,434.60/651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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