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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 977.08 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 977.08 and 285.98 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 977.08 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/977.08 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 977.08 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 279,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,425.34/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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