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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 976.76 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 976.76 and 285.73 is: 428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 976.76 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/976.76 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 976.76 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 279,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,086.84/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.61

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