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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 978.36 and 420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 978.36 and 420.68 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 978.36 = 420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/978.36 = 420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 978.36 × 420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 411,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,576.48/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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