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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 975.04 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 975.04 and 420.39 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 975.04 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/975.04 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 975.04 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 409,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,896.01/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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