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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 979.22 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 979.22 and 344.46 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 979.22 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/979.22 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 979.22 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 337,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,300.40/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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