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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 974.88 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 974.88 and 433.44 is: 648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 974.88 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/974.88 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 974.88 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 422,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,551.99/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.72

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