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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 977.80 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 977.80 and 286.46 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 977.80 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/977.80 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 977.80 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 280,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,100.59/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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