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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 976.47 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 976.47 and 401.57 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 976.47 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/976.47 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 976.47 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 392,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,118.33/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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