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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 977.92 and 487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 977.92 and 487.80 is: 731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 977.92 = 487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/977.92 = 487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 977.92 × 487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 477,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,029.38/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.33

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