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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 898.49 and 511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 898.49 and 511.29 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 898.49 = 511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/898.49 = 511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 898.49 × 511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 459,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,386.40/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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