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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 899.14 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 899.14 and 415.62 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 899.14 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/899.14 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 899.14 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 373,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,700.57/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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