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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 976.22 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 976.22 and 508.02 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 976.22 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/976.22 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 976.22 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 495,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,939.28/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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