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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.56 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.56 and 219.48 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.56 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.56 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.56 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 214,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,774.35/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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