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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 977.67 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.39, 977.67 and 632.68 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.39 : 977.67 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.39/977.67 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.39x = 977.67 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.39x = 618,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,549.81/652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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