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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 977.63 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 977.63 and 446.60 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 977.63 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/977.63 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 977.63 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 436,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,609.77/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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