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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 977.54 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 977.54 and 286.54 is: 429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 977.54 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/977.54 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 977.54 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 280,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,104.31/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.58

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