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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.22 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.22 and 430.52 is: 594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.22 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.22 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.22 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 387,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,132.19/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.05

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