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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 979.23 and 408.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 979.23 and 408.91 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 979.23 = 408.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/979.23 = 408.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 979.23 × 408.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 400,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,416.02/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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