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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 978.31 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 978.31 and 287.13 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 978.31 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/978.31 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 978.31 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 280,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,902.15/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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