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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 979.50 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 979.50 and 287.71 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 979.50 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/979.50 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 979.50 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 281,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,811.95/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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