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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 899.10 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 899.10 and 415.55 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 899.10 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/899.10 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 899.10 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 373,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,621.01/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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