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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.45, 977.43 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.45, 977.43 and 285.99 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.45 : 977.43 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.45/977.43 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.45x = 977.43 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.45x = 279,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,532.61/651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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