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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 899.08 and 474.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 899.08 and 474.87 is: 654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 899.08 = 474.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/899.08 = 474.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 899.08 × 474.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 426,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,946.12/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.93

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