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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 979.28 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 979.28 and 328.16 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 979.28 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/979.28 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 979.28 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 321,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,360.52/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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