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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 978.36 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 978.36 and 219.58 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 978.36 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/978.36 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 978.36 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 214,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,828.29/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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