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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 977.25 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 977.25 and 404.89 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 977.25 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/977.25 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 977.25 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 395,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,678.30/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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