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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 978.95 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 978.95 and 219.84 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 978.95 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/978.95 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 978.95 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 215,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,212.37/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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