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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.07, 977.81 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.07, 977.81 and 408.38 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.07 : 977.81 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.07/977.81 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.07x = 977.81 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.07x = 399,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,311.12/652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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