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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 977.70 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 977.70 and 287.01 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 977.70 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/977.70 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 977.70 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 280,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,610.75/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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