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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 978.43 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 978.43 and 480.88 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 978.43 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/978.43 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 978.43 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 470,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,507.42/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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