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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 974.96 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 974.96 and 406.84 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 974.96 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/974.96 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 974.96 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 396,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,652.73/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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