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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 976.68 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 976.68 and 285.94 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 976.68 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/976.68 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 976.68 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 279,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,271.88/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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