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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 977.76 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 977.76 and 405 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 977.76 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/977.76 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 977.76 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 395,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,992.80/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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