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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 976.23 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 976.23 and 488.46 is: 732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 976.23 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/976.23 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 976.23 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 476,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,849.31/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.18

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