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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 977.80 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 977.80 and 408.78 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 977.80 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/977.80 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 977.80 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 399,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,705.08/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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