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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 978.14 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 978.14 and 447.44 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 978.14 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/978.14 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 978.14 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 437,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,658.96/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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