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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.31, 977.12 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.31, 977.12 and 286.13 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.31 : 977.12 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.31/977.12 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.31x = 977.12 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.31x = 279,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,583.35/651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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