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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.58, 979.24 and 441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.58, 979.24 and 441.07 is: 661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.58 : 979.24 = 441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.58/979.24 = 441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.58x = 979.24 × 441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.58x = 431,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,908.49/652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.85

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