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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 976.42 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 976.42 and 446.28 is: 668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 976.42 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/976.42 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 976.42 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 435,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,756.72/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.73

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