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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 976.20 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 976.20 and 435.76 is: 651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 976.20 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/976.20 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 976.20 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 425,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,388.91/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.80

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