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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 979.32 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 979.32 and 213.92 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 979.32 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/979.32 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 979.32 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 209,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,496.13/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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