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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 978.84 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 978.84 and 310.48 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 978.84 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/978.84 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 978.84 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 303,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,910.24/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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