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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 980.51 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 980.51 and 379.26 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 980.51 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/980.51 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 980.51 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 371,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,866.33/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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