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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 978.36 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 978.36 and 286.92 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 978.36 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/978.36 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 978.36 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 280,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,711.05/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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