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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 978.23 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 978.23 and 286.80 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 978.23 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/978.23 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 978.23 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 280,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,556.36/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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