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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 975.52 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 975.52 and 457.75 is: 685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 975.52 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/975.52 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 975.52 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 446,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,544.28/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.86

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