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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 978.83 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 978.83 and 287.25 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 978.83 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/978.83 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 978.83 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 281,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,168.92/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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