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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 977.10 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 977.10 and 281.36 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 977.10 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/977.10 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 977.10 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 274,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,916.86/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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