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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 977.24 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 977.24 and 286.39 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 977.24 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/977.24 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 977.24 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 279,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,870.33/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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