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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 900.60 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 900.60 and 506.28 is: 699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 900.60 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/900.60 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 900.60 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 455,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,955.77/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.36

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