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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 900.45 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 900.45 and 630.27 is: 870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 900.45 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/900.45 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 900.45 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 567,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,526.62/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.97

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