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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.73 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.73 and 287.19 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.73 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.73 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.73 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 281,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,081.47/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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