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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 977.43 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 977.43 and 391.72 is: 587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 977.43 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/977.43 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 977.43 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 382,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,882.21/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.55

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