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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 978.32 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 978.32 and 477.50 is: 715.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 978.32 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/978.32 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 978.32 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 467,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,147.80/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.98

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