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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 977.48 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 977.48 and 405.32 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 977.48 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/977.48 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 977.48 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 396,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,185.28/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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