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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 899.79 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 899.79 and 415.95 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 899.79 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/899.79 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 899.79 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 374,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267.65/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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