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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 978.06 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 978.06 and 281.77 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 978.06 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/978.06 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 978.06 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 275,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,587.97/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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