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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 979.16 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 979.16 and 219.75 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 979.16 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/979.16 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 979.16 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 215,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,169.31/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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