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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.09 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.09 and 280.61 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.09 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.09 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.09 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 273,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,895.73/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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