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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 979.54 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 979.54 and 214.15 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 979.54 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/979.54 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 979.54 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 209,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,768.49/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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