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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 979.40 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 979.40 and 328.22 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 979.40 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/979.40 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 979.40 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 321,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,459.48/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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