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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 978.17 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 978.17 and 305.64 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 978.17 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/978.17 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 978.17 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 298,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,966.35/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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