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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 979.71 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 979.71 and 632.34 is: 948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 979.71 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/979.71 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 979.71 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 619,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,509.82/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.74

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