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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 978.93 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 978.93 and 600.32 is: 902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 978.93 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/978.93 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 978.93 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 587,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,673.70/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.64

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