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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 975.75 and 445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 975.75 and 445.17 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 975.75 = 445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/975.75 = 445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 975.75 × 445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 434,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,374.63/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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