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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.79 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.79 and 305.96 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.79 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.79 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.79 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 299,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,472.90/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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