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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 977.39 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 977.39 and 286.47 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 977.39 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/977.39 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 977.39 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 279,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,991.48/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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