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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.70 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.70 and 286.65 is: 429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.70 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.70 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.70 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 280,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,257.71/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.83

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