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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 977.28 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 977.28 and 405.18 is: 607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 977.28 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/977.28 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 977.28 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 395,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,974.31/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.35

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