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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 976.56 and 477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 976.56 and 477.96 is: 716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 976.56 = 477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/976.56 = 477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 976.56 × 477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 466,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,756.62/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.59

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