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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 979.01 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 979.01 and 287.48 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 979.01 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/979.01 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 979.01 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 281,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,447.88/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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