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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 976.02 and 404.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 976.02 and 404.00 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 976.02 = 404.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/976.02 = 404.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 976.02 × 404.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 394,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,314.52/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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