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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 977.76 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 977.76 and 435.60 is: 653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 977.76 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/977.76 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 977.76 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 425,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,912.26/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.64

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