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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 977.07 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 977.07 and 408.30 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 977.07 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/977.07 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 977.07 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 398,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,937.68/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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