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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 979.56 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 979.56 and 344.70 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 979.56 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/979.56 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 979.56 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 337,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,654.33/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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