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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 977.85 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 977.85 and 287.16 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 977.85 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/977.85 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 977.85 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 280,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,799.41/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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