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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 977.09 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 977.09 and 286.09 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 977.09 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/977.09 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 977.09 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 279,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,531.80/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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