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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 976.59 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 976.59 and 435 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 976.59 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/976.59 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 976.59 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 424,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,816.65/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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