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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 978.89 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 978.89 and 447.94 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 978.89 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/978.89 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 978.89 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 438,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,483.99/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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