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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 977.02 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 977.02 and 286.23 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 977.02 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/977.02 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 977.02 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 279,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,652.43/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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