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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 978.48 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 978.48 and 344.79 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 978.48 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/978.48 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 978.48 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 337,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,370.12/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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