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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 978 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 978 and 446.42 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 978 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/978 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 978 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 436,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,598.76/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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