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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 900.21 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 900.21 and 431.22 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 900.21 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/900.21 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 900.21 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 388,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,188.56/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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