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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 978.60 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 978.60 and 465.52 is: 698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 978.60 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/978.60 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 978.60 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 455,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,557.87/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.32

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