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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 977.76 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.71, 977.76 and 446.68 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.71 : 977.76 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.71/977.76 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.71x = 977.76 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.71x = 436,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,745.84/651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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