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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 976.46 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 976.46 and 507.69 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 976.46 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/976.46 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 976.46 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 495,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,736.44/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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