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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 975.78 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 975.78 and 419.34 is: 628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 975.78 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/975.78 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 975.78 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 409,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,183.59/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.55

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