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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 979.62 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 979.62 and 220.08 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 979.62 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/979.62 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 979.62 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 215,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,594.77/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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