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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 977.63 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 977.63 and 447.08 is: 670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 977.63 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/977.63 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 977.63 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 437,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,078.82/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.25

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