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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.31, 979.94 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.31, 979.94 and 379.07 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.31 : 979.94 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.31/979.94 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.31x = 979.94 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.31x = 371,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,463.96/652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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