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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.54, 978.46 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.54, 978.46 and 447.34 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.54 : 978.46 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.54/978.46 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.54x = 978.46 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.54x = 437,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,704.30/652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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