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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 977.93 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 977.93 and 305.39 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 977.93 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/977.93 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 977.93 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 298,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,645.92/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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