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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 977.58 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 977.58 and 286.30 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 977.58 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/977.58 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 977.58 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 279,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,881.15/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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