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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 976.68 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 976.68 and 285.93 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 976.68 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/976.68 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 976.68 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 279,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,262.11/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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