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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 977.55 and 408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 977.55 and 408.10 is: 612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 977.55 = 408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/977.55 = 408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 977.55 × 408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 398,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,938.16/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.71

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