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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 898.76 and 483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 898.76 and 483.36 is: 666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 898.76 = 483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/898.76 = 483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 898.76 × 483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 434,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,424.63/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.75

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