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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 975.96 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 975.96 and 598.35 is: 896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 975.96 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/975.96 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 975.96 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 583,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,969.33/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.33

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