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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 899.49 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 899.49 and 415.85 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 899.49 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/899.49 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 899.49 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 374,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,051.92/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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