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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 975.78 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 975.78 and 445.23 is: 666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 975.78 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/975.78 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 975.78 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 434,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,446.53/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.28

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