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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 977.94 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 977.94 and 433.98 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 977.94 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/977.94 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 977.94 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 424,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,406.40/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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