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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 975.74 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 975.74 and 406.77 is: 609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 975.74 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/975.74 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 975.74 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 396,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,894.85/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.26

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