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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 980.28 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 980.28 and 437.49 is: 656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 980.28 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/980.28 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 980.28 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 428,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,862.70/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.81

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