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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 979.78 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 979.78 and 282.72 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 979.78 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/979.78 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 979.78 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 277,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,003.40/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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