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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 979.49 and 595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 979.49 and 595.51 is: 895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 979.49 = 595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/979.49 = 595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 979.49 × 595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 583,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,296.09/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.41

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