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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 979.49 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 979.49 and 402.96 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 979.49 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/979.49 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 979.49 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 394,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,695.29/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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