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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 897.84 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 897.84 and 476.46 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 897.84 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/897.84 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 897.84 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 427,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,784.85/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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