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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 976.22 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 976.22 and 434.82 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 976.22 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/976.22 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 976.22 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 424,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,479.98/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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