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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 972.16 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 972.16 and 605.12 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 972.16 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/972.16 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 972.16 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 588,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,273.46/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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