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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 976.30 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 976.30 and 404.19 is: 605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 976.30 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/976.30 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 976.30 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 394,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,611.20/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.47

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