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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 977.09 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 977.09 and 286.52 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 977.09 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/977.09 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 977.09 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 279,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,949.51/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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