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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 977.70 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 977.70 and 446.23 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 977.70 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/977.70 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 977.70 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 436,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,279.07/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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