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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 976.73 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 976.73 and 404.81 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 976.73 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/976.73 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 976.73 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 395,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,390.49/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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