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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.55, 976.72 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.55, 976.72 and 407.51 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.55 : 976.72 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.55/976.72 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.55x = 976.72 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.55x = 398,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,023.17/651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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