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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 898.90 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 898.90 and 442.36 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 898.90 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/898.90 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 898.90 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 397,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,637.42/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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