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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 978.26 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 978.26 and 219.46 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 978.26 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/978.26 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 978.26 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 214,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,688.94/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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