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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 977.79 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 977.79 and 305.26 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 977.79 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/977.79 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 977.79 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 298,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,480.18/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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