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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 978.92 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 978.92 and 287.41 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 978.92 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/978.92 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 978.92 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 281,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,351.40/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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