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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 978.82 and 446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 978.82 and 446.98 is: 670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 978.82 = 446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/978.82 = 446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 978.82 × 446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 437,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,512.96/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.09

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