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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.99 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.99 and 401.96 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.99 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.99 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.99 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 393,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,105.96/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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