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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 977.01 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 977.01 and 446.18 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 977.01 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/977.01 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 977.01 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 435,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,917.44/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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