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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 976.98 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 976.98 and 286.22 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 976.98 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/976.98 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 976.98 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 279,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,631.22/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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