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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 979.47 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 979.47 and 328.08 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 979.47 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/979.47 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 979.47 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 321,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,344.52/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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