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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 977.23 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 977.23 and 286.16 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 977.23 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/977.23 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 977.23 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 279,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,644.14/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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