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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 898.66 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 898.66 and 471.81 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 898.66 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/898.66 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 898.66 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 423,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,996.77/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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