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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 976.68 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 976.68 and 455.93 is: 683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 976.68 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/976.68 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 976.68 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 445,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,292.83/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.51

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