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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 978.52 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 978.52 and 306.20 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 978.52 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/978.52 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 978.52 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 299,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,622.82/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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