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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 977.26 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 977.26 and 407.60 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 977.26 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/977.26 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 977.26 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 398,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,331.18/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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