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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 977.25 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 977.25 and 285.86 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 977.25 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/977.25 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 977.25 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 279,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,356.69/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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