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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 978.44 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 978.44 and 305.51 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 978.44 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/978.44 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 978.44 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 298,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,923.20/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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