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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 977.83 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 977.83 and 276.66 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 977.83 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/977.83 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 977.83 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 270,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,525.76/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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