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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.67 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.67 and 286.62 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.67 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.67 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.67 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 280,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,219.78/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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