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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.42 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.42 and 305.49 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.42 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.42 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.42 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 298,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,897.53/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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