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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 977.77 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 977.77 and 286.45 is: 429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 977.77 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/977.77 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 977.77 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 280,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,082.22/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.78

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