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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.12 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.12 and 455.55 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.12 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.12 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.12 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 444,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,666.67/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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