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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 899.16 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 899.16 and 430.44 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 899.16 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/899.16 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 899.16 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 387,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,034.43/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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