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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 979.02 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 979.02 and 213.90 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 979.02 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/979.02 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 979.02 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 209,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,412.38/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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