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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 979.92 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 979.92 and 328.14 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 979.92 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/979.92 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 979.92 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 321,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,550.95/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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