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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 979.70 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 979.70 and 379.32 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 979.70 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/979.70 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 979.70 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 371,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,614.23/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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