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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 976.12 and 478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 976.12 and 478.54 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 976.12 = 478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/976.12 = 478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 976.12 × 478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 467,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,112.49/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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