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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 977.55 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 977.55 and 281.44 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 977.55 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/977.55 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 977.55 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 275,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,121.67/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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