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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.75, 979.09 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.75, 979.09 and 287.80 is: 431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.75 : 979.09 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.75/979.09 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.75x = 979.09 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.75x = 281,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,782.10/652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.68

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