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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.52 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.52 and 285.76 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.52 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.52 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.52 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 279,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,050.36/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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