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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 977.10 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 977.10 and 408.40 is: 612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 977.10 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/977.10 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 977.10 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 399,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,047.64/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.60

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