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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.05, 974.63 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.05, 974.63 and 564.48 is: 845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.05 : 974.63 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.05/974.63 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.05x = 974.63 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.05x = 550,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,160.55/651.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.04

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