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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 977.38 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 977.38 and 433.63 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 977.38 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/977.38 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 977.38 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 423,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,821.29/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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