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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 898.08 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 898.08 and 504 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 898.08 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/898.08 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 898.08 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 452,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,632.32/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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