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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 975.76 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 975.76 and 390.45 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 975.76 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/975.76 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 975.76 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 380,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,985.49/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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