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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.49, 978.46 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.49, 978.46 and 447.12 is: 670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.49 : 978.46 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.49/978.46 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.49x = 978.46 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.49x = 437,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,481.91/652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.49

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