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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 976.08 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 976.08 and 445.23 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 976.08 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/976.08 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 976.08 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 434,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,580.10/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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