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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.28 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.28 and 286.80 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.28 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.28 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.28 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 280,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,283.90/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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