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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 977.22 and 597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 977.22 and 597.81 is: 897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 977.22 = 597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/977.22 = 597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 977.22 × 597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 584,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,184.01/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.00

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