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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.85 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.85 and 377.63 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.85 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.85 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.85 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 368,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,887.87/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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