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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.65, 979.30 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.65, 979.30 and 287.39 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.65 : 979.30 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.65/979.30 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.65x = 979.30 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.65x = 281,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,441.03/652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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