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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 979.18 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 979.18 and 287.88 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 979.18 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/979.18 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 979.18 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 281,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,886.34/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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