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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 975.45 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 975.45 and 594.30 is: 889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 975.45 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/975.45 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 975.45 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 579,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,709.94/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.26

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