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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 976.47 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 976.47 and 457 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 976.47 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/976.47 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 976.47 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 446,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,246.79/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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