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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 978.15 and 457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 978.15 and 457.34 is: 686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 978.15 = 457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/978.15 = 457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 978.15 × 457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 447,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,342.23/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.18

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