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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 978.40 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 978.40 and 305.94 is: 458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 978.40 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/978.40 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 978.40 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 299,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,334.03/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.84

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