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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 978.62 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 978.62 and 434.79 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 978.62 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/978.62 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 978.62 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 425,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,492.02/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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