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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 977.85 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 977.85 and 305.01 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 977.85 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/977.85 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 977.85 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 298,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,254.03/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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