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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 977.97 and 514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 977.97 and 514.98 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 977.97 = 514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/977.97 = 514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 977.97 × 514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 503,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,634.99/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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