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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 977.31 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 977.31 and 286.37 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 977.31 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/977.31 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 977.31 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 279,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,867.38/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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