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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 970.67 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 970.67 and 628.51 is: 935.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 970.67 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/970.67 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 970.67 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 610,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,075.80/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.89

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