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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 977.99 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 977.99 and 286.53 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 977.99 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/977.99 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 977.99 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 280,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,222.04/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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