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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 896.82 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 896.82 and 485.16 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 896.82 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/896.82 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 896.82 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 435,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,101.19/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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