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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 899.30 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 899.30 and 430.41 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 899.30 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/899.30 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 899.30 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 387,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,067.71/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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