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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 974.54 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 974.54 and 607.80 is: 909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 974.54 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/974.54 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 974.54 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 592,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,326.93/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.53

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