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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 979.07 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 979.07 and 328.12 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 979.07 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/979.07 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 979.07 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 321,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,252.45/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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