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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 976.80 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 976.80 and 435.02 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 976.80 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/976.80 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 976.80 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 424,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,927.54/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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