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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 899.72 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 899.72 and 419.50 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 899.72 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/899.72 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 899.72 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 377,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,432.54/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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