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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 900.36 and 628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 900.36 and 628.26 is: 868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 900.36 = 628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/900.36 = 628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 900.36 × 628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 565,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,657.03/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.08

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