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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 975.87 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 975.87 and 458.52 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 975.87 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/975.87 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 975.87 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 447,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,455.91/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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