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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 899.37 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 899.37 and 415.80 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 899.37 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/899.37 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 899.37 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 373,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,958.05/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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