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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 898.76 and 496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 898.76 and 496.04 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 898.76 = 496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/898.76 = 496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 898.76 × 496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 445,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,820.91/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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