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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 899.78 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 899.78 and 504.54 is: 696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 899.78 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/899.78 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 899.78 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 453,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,972.48/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.32

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