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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 979.38 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 979.38 and 214.13 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 979.38 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/979.38 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 979.38 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 209,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,709.74/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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