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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.30, 978.84 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.30, 978.84 and 287.08 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.30 : 978.84 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.30/978.84 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.30x = 978.84 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.30x = 281,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,005.39/652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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