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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 900.64 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 900.64 and 506.48 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 900.64 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/900.64 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 900.64 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 456,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,156.15/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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