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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 977.52 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 977.52 and 446.72 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 977.52 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/977.52 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 977.52 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 436,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,677.73/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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