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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 976.59 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 976.59 and 446.13 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 976.59 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/976.59 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 976.59 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 435,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,686.10/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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