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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 979.50 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 979.50 and 287.56 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 979.50 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/979.50 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 979.50 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 281,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,665.02/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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