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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 977.13 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 977.13 and 446.34 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 977.13 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/977.13 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 977.13 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 436,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,132.20/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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