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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 977.60 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 977.60 and 305.30 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 977.60 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/977.60 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 977.60 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 298,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,464.49/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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