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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 979.97 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 979.97 and 345 is: 517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 979.97 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/979.97 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 979.97 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 338,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,087.93/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.80

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