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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 979.08 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 979.08 and 287.24 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 979.08 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/979.08 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 979.08 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 281,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,230.94/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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