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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 978.46 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 978.46 and 219.48 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 978.46 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/978.46 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 978.46 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 214,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,752.40/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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