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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.00, 978.08 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.00, 978.08 and 286.75 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.00 : 978.08 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.00/978.08 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.00x = 978.08 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.00x = 280,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,458.12/652.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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