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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 976.93 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 976.93 and 401.36 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 976.93 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/976.93 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 976.93 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 392,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,094.74/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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