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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 977.47 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 977.47 and 621.27 is: 932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 977.47 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/977.47 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 977.47 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 607,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,271.23/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.77

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