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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 898.74 and 485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 898.74 and 485.07 is: 669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 898.74 = 485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/898.74 = 485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 898.74 × 485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 435,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,951.81/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.43

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