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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 977.70 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 977.70 and 392.02 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 977.70 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/977.70 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 977.70 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 383,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277.95/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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