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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 975.29 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 975.29 and 608.30 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 975.29 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/975.29 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 975.29 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 593,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,268.91/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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