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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 979.26 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 979.26 and 287.46 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 979.26 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/979.26 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 979.26 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 281,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,498.08/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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