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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 977.24 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 977.24 and 401.46 is: 602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 977.24 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/977.24 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 977.24 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 392,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,322.77/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.33

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