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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.05, 978.08 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.05, 978.08 and 286.74 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.05 : 978.08 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.05/978.08 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.05x = 978.08 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.05x = 280,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,453.23/652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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