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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 979.60 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 979.60 and 287.66 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 979.60 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/979.60 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 979.60 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 281,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,791.74/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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