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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 979.69 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 979.69 and 287.49 is: 431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 979.69 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/979.69 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 979.69 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 281,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,650.15/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.35

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