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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 979.39 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 979.39 and 287.73 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 979.39 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/979.39 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 979.39 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 281,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,799.88/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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