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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 898.18 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 898.18 and 485.53 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 898.18 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/898.18 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 898.18 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 436,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,089.88/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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