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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 978.48 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 978.48 and 286.92 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 978.48 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/978.48 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 978.48 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 280,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,745.48/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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