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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 977.72 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 977.72 and 281.89 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 977.72 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/977.72 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 977.72 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 275,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,603.90/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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