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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 979.02 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 979.02 and 287.18 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 979.02 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/979.02 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 979.02 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 281,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,154.96/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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