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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 977.67 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 977.67 and 287.01 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 977.67 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/977.67 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 977.67 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 280,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,601.07/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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