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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 980.31 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 980.31 and 379.32 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 980.31 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/980.31 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 980.31 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 371,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,851.19/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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