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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.82, 977.79 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.82, 977.79 and 435.38 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.82 : 977.79 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.82/977.79 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.82x = 977.79 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.82x = 425,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,710.21/652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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