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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 977.49 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 977.49 and 432.27 is: 648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 977.49 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/977.49 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 977.49 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 422,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,539.60/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.11

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