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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 979.31 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 979.31 and 287.77 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 979.31 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/979.31 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 979.31 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 281,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,816.04/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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