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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 976.94 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 976.94 and 420.33 is: 630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 976.94 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/976.94 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 976.94 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 410,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,637.19/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.57

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