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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 975.52 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 975.52 and 456.60 is: 683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 975.52 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/975.52 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 975.52 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 445,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,422.43/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.79

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