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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 979.68 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 979.68 and 364.48 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 979.68 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/979.68 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 979.68 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 357,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,073.77/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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