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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.47, 977.32 and 420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.47, 977.32 and 420.58 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.47 : 977.32 = 420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.47/977.32 = 420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.47x = 977.32 × 420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.47x = 411,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,039.14/651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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