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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.46, 977.57 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.46, 977.57 and 391.96 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.46 : 977.57 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.46/977.57 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.46x = 977.57 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.46x = 383,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,163.93/651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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