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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 898.28 and 485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 898.28 and 485.94 is: 669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 898.28 = 485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/898.28 = 485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 898.28 × 485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 436,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,510.18/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.97

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