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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 979.16 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 979.16 and 328.14 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 979.16 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/979.16 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 979.16 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 321,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,301.56/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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