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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.09, 978.33 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.09, 978.33 and 305.61 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.09 : 978.33 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.09/978.33 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.09x = 978.33 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.09x = 298,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,987.43/652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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