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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.51 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.51 and 305.78 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.51 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.51 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.51 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 299,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,205.04/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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