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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 976.02 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 976.02 and 445.71 is: 668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 976.02 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/976.02 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 976.02 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 435,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,021.87/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.05

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