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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.62 and 477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.62 and 477.92 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.62 = 477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.62 = 477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.62 × 477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 466,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,746.23/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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