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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 979.26 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 979.26 and 328.02 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 979.26 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/979.26 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 979.26 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 321,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,216.87/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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