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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 978.66 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 978.66 and 323.16 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 978.66 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/978.66 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 978.66 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 316,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,263.77/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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