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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 898.94 and 591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 898.94 and 591.01 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 898.94 = 591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/898.94 = 591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 898.94 × 591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 531,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,281.76/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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