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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 977.26 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 977.26 and 286.10 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 977.26 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/977.26 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 977.26 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 279,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,594.09/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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