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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 899.97 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 899.97 and 416.13 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 899.97 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/899.97 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 899.97 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 374,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,504.52/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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