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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 978.24 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 978.24 and 310.72 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 978.24 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/978.24 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 978.24 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 303,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,958.73/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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