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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.79, 979.49 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.79, 979.49 and 287.53 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.79 : 979.49 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.79/979.49 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.79x = 979.49 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.79x = 281,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,631.03/652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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