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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.45, 978.67 and 219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.45, 978.67 and 219.91 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.45 : 978.67 = 219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.45/978.67 = 219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.45x = 978.67 × 219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.45x = 215,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,215.31/652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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