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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 976.01 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 976.01 and 457.53 is: 685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 976.01 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/976.01 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 976.01 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 446,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,546.69/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.25

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