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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 979.68 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 979.68 and 398.08 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 979.68 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/979.68 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 979.68 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 389,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,991.01/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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