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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 979.14 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 979.14 and 287.46 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 979.14 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/979.14 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 979.14 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 281,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,463.58/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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