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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.77, 977.96 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.77, 977.96 and 286.66 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.77 : 977.96 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.77/977.96 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.77x = 977.96 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.77x = 280,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,342.01/651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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