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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 979.05 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 979.05 and 379.08 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 979.05 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/979.05 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 979.05 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 371,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,139.70/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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