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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 977.63 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 977.63 and 286.47 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 977.63 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/977.63 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 977.63 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 280,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,060.23/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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