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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 977.01 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 977.01 and 286.31 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 977.01 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/977.01 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 977.01 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 279,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,724.57/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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