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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 975.22 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 975.22 and 488.52 is: 731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 975.22 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/975.22 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 975.22 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 476,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,414.47/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.75

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