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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 898.68 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 898.68 and 476.68 is: 657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 898.68 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/898.68 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 898.68 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 428,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,382.78/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.39

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