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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 976.16 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 976.16 and 285.66 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 976.16 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/976.16 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 976.16 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 278,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,849.87/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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