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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 978.28 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 978.28 and 305.60 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 978.28 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/978.28 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 978.28 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 298,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,962.37/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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