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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 977.49 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 977.49 and 281.23 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 977.49 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/977.49 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 977.49 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 274,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,899.51/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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