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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 977.72 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 977.72 and 286.65 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 977.72 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/977.72 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 977.72 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 280,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,262.00/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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