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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 979.35 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 979.35 and 623.20 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 979.35 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/979.35 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 979.35 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 610,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,330.92/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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