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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 977.16 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 977.16 and 286.32 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 977.16 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/977.16 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 977.16 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 279,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,780.45/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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