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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 975.56 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 975.56 and 445.04 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 975.56 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/975.56 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 975.56 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 434,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,163.22/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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