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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 978.48 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 978.48 and 431.70 is: 648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 978.48 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/978.48 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 978.48 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 422,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,409.82/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.15

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