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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.28 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.28 and 391.46 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.28 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.28 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.28 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 382,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,958.96/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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