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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 978.90 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 978.90 and 219.81 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 978.90 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/978.90 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 978.90 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 215,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,172.01/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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