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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 976.62 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 976.62 and 459.02 is: 687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 976.62 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/976.62 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 976.62 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 448,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,288.11/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.77

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