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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 979.04 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 979.04 and 287.20 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 979.04 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/979.04 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 979.04 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 281,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,180.29/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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