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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 976.70 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 976.70 and 377.64 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 976.70 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/976.70 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 976.70 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 368,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,839.10/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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