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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 977 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 977 and 266.48 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 977 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/977 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 977 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 260,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,350.96/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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