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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.19 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.19 and 442.02 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.19 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.19 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.19 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 397,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,459.96/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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