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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 978.41 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 978.41 and 305.81 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 978.41 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/978.41 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 978.41 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 299,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,202.67/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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