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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.58, 979.01 and 213.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.58, 979.01 and 213.85 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.58 : 979.01 = 213.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.58/979.01 = 213.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.58x = 979.01 × 213.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.58x = 209,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,361.29/652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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