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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 976.96 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 976.96 and 446.34 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 976.96 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/976.96 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 976.96 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 436,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,060.55/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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