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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 976.02 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 976.02 and 605.13 is: 906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 976.02 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/976.02 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 976.02 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 590,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,618.98/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.41

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