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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 977.24 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 977.24 and 286.28 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 977.24 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/977.24 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 977.24 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 279,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,762.84/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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