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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 978.12 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 978.12 and 305.50 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 978.12 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/978.12 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 978.12 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 298,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,815.66/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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