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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.63, 979.03 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.63, 979.03 and 213.74 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.63 : 979.03 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.63/979.03 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.63x = 979.03 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.63x = 209,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,257.87/652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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