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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 977.33 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 977.33 and 577.48 is: 866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 977.33 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/977.33 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 977.33 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 564,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,387.49/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.80

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