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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 976.29 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 976.29 and 506.68 is: 759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 976.29 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/976.29 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 976.29 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 494,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,666.62/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.08

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