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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 971.91 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 971.91 and 606.24 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 971.91 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/971.91 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 971.91 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 589,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,210.72/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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