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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 978.45 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 978.45 and 287.34 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 978.45 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/978.45 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 978.45 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 281,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,147.82/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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