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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 977.99 and 460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 977.99 and 460.45 is: 690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 977.99 = 460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/977.99 = 460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 977.99 × 460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 450,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,315.50/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.70

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