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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 978.15 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 978.15 and 286.80 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 978.15 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/978.15 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 978.15 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 280,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,533.42/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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