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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 974.61 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 974.61 and 444.18 is: 664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 974.61 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/974.61 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 974.61 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 432,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,902.27/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.98

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