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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 977.52 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 977.52 and 394.72 is: 592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 977.52 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/977.52 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 977.52 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 385,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,846.69/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.66

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