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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 899.79 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 899.79 and 430.88 is: 594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 899.79 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/899.79 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 899.79 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 387,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,701.52/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.87

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