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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.08 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.08 and 305.55 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.08 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.08 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.08 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 298,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,850.82/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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