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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 978.36 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 978.36 and 323.44 is: 484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 978.36 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/978.36 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 978.36 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 316,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,440.76/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.68

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