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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 900.01 and 628.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 900.01 and 628.01 is: 867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 900.01 = 628.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/900.01 = 628.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 900.01 × 628.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 565,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,215.28/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.75

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