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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 897.88 and 464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 897.88 and 464.55 is: 640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 897.88 = 464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/897.88 = 464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 897.88 × 464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 417,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,110.15/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.16

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