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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 979.16 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 979.16 and 287.55 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 979.16 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/979.16 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 979.16 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 281,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,556.02/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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