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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 978.63 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 978.63 and 287.11 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 978.63 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/978.63 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 978.63 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 280,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,974.46/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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