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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.69 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.69 and 286.64 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.69 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.69 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.69 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 280,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,238.74/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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