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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 978.69 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.39, 978.69 and 219.45 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.39 : 978.69 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.39/978.69 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.39x = 978.69 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.39x = 214,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,773.52/652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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