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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 977.54 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 977.54 and 305.08 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 977.54 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/977.54 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 977.54 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 298,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,227.90/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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