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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 978.02 and 391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 978.02 and 391.90 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 978.02 = 391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/978.02 = 391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 978.02 × 391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 383,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,286.04/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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