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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 978.95 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 978.95 and 389.41 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 978.95 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/978.95 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 978.95 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 381,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,212.92/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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