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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 976.81 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 976.81 and 432.01 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 976.81 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/976.81 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 976.81 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 421,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,991.69/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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