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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 975.87 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 975.87 and 419.87 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 975.87 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/975.87 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 975.87 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 409,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,733.66/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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