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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 976.82 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 976.82 and 286.17 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 976.82 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/976.82 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 976.82 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 279,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,535.15/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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