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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 897.96 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 897.96 and 461.72 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 897.96 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/897.96 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 897.96 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 414,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,606.09/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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