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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 977.13 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 977.13 and 286.11 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 977.13 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/977.13 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 977.13 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 279,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,566.66/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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