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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 976.89 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 976.89 and 286.14 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 976.89 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/976.89 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 976.89 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 279,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,527.30/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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