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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 978.93 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 978.93 and 219.63 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 978.93 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/978.93 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 978.93 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 215,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,002.40/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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