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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 976.74 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 976.74 and 456.22 is: 684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 976.74 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/976.74 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 976.74 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 445,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,608.32/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.47

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