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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 978.02 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 978.02 and 286.76 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 978.02 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/978.02 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 978.02 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 280,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,457.02/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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