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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 898.81 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 898.81 and 430.91 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 898.81 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/898.81 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 898.81 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 387,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,307.39/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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