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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.79, 979.02 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.79, 979.02 and 328.10 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.79 : 979.02 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.79/979.02 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.79x = 979.02 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.79x = 321,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,211.57/652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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