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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 976.38 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 976.38 and 407.59 is: 610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 976.38 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/976.38 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 976.38 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 397,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,962.72/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.93

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