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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 899.36 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 899.36 and 419.22 is: 578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 899.36 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/899.36 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 899.36 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 377,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,029.70/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.46

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