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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 977.70 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 977.70 and 286.59 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 977.70 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/977.70 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 977.70 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 280,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,199.04/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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