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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 977.49 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 977.49 and 286.38 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 977.49 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/977.49 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 977.49 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 279,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,933.59/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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