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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 979.10 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 979.10 and 219.94 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 979.10 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/979.10 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 979.10 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 215,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,343.25/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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