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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 979 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 979 and 213.94 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 979 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/979 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 979 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 209,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,447.26/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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