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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 899.62 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 899.62 and 415.95 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 899.62 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/899.62 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 899.62 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 374,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,191.40/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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