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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 977.72 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 977.72 and 305.10 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 977.72 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/977.72 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 977.72 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 298,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,300.85/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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