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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 979.10 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 979.10 and 219.79 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 979.10 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/979.10 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 979.10 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 215,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,196.39/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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