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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 977.32 and 478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 977.32 and 478.34 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 977.32 = 478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/977.32 = 478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 977.32 × 478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 467,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,491.25/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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