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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 898.90 and 427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 898.90 and 427.44 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 898.90 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/898.90 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 898.90 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 384,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,225.82/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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