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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 979.50 and 615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 979.50 and 615.08 is: 924.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 979.50 = 615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/979.50 = 615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 979.50 × 615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 602,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,470.86/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.06

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