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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 975.06 and 503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 975.06 and 503.73 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 975.06 = 503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/975.06 = 503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 975.06 × 503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 491,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,166.97/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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