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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 899.75 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 899.75 and 474.95 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 899.75 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/899.75 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 899.75 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 427,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,339.70/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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