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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.47, 977.99 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.47, 977.99 and 309.75 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.47 : 977.99 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.47/977.99 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.47x = 977.99 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.47x = 302,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,930.85/652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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