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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 978.31 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 978.31 and 219.45 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 978.31 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/978.31 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 978.31 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 214,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,690.13/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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