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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 898.73 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 898.73 and 465.10 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 898.73 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/898.73 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 898.73 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 417,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,992.50/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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