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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 977.22 and 646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 977.22 and 646.01 is: 969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 977.22 = 646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/977.22 = 646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 977.22 × 646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 631,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,290.66/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.41

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