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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 974.86 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 974.86 and 625.93 is: 936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 974.86 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/974.86 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 974.86 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 610,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,194.12/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.69

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