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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 976.88 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 976.88 and 285.85 is: 428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 976.88 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/976.88 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 976.88 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 279,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,241.15/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.84

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