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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 976.32 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 976.32 and 459.36 is: 687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 976.32 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/976.32 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 976.32 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 448,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,482.36/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.52

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