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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 978.81 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 978.81 and 287.39 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 978.81 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/978.81 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 978.81 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 281,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,295.31/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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