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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 899.38 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 899.38 and 415.96 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 899.38 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/899.38 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 899.38 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 374,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,106.10/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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