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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 978.31 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 978.31 and 219.47 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 978.31 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/978.31 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 978.31 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 214,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,709.70/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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