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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 977.84 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 977.84 and 322.95 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 977.84 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/977.84 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 977.84 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 315,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,789.35/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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