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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 978.03 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 978.03 and 443.46 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 978.03 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/978.03 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 978.03 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 433,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,717.18/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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