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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 977.95 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 977.95 and 305.11 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 977.95 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/977.95 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 977.95 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 298,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,382.32/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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