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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 977.37 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 977.37 and 286.28 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 977.37 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/977.37 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 977.37 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 279,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,801.48/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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