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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 898.94 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 898.94 and 441.72 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 898.94 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/898.94 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 898.94 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 397,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,079.78/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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