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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 974.58 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 974.58 and 455.17 is: 681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 974.58 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/974.58 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 974.58 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 443,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,599.82/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.32

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