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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.96 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.96 and 442.67 is: 664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.96 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.96 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.96 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 432,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,906.45/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.44

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