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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 900 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 900 and 419.26 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 900 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/900 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 900 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 377,334
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,334/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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