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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.88 and 442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.88 and 442.91 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.88 = 442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.88 = 442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.88 × 442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 432,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,662.82/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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