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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 977.94 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 977.94 and 286.88 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 977.94 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/977.94 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 977.94 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 280,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,546.54/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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