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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 979.56 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 979.56 and 220.03 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 979.56 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/979.56 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 979.56 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 215,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,532.59/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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