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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.59, 978.89 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.59, 978.89 and 319.14 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.59 : 978.89 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.59/978.89 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.59x = 978.89 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.59x = 312,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,401.36/652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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