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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 976.62 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 976.62 and 408.52 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 976.62 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/976.62 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 976.62 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 398,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,968.80/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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