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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 977.94 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 977.94 and 423.48 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 977.94 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/977.94 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 977.94 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 414,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,138.03/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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