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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 976.99 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 976.99 and 286.03 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 976.99 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/976.99 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 976.99 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 279,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,448.45/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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