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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 976.40 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 976.40 and 456.46 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 976.40 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/976.40 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 976.40 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 445,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,687.54/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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