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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 976.38 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 976.38 and 445.84 is: 667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 976.38 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/976.38 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 976.38 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 435,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,309.26/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.90

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