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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 978.64 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 978.64 and 219.68 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 978.64 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/978.64 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 978.64 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 214,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,987.64/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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