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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 977.34 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 977.34 and 478.90 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 977.34 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/977.34 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 977.34 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 468,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,048.13/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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