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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 979.20 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 979.20 and 604.80 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 979.20 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/979.20 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 979.20 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 592,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,220.16/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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