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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 975.94 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 975.94 and 403.98 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 975.94 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/975.94 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 975.94 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 394,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,264.41/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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