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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.99, 979.70 and 409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.99, 979.70 and 409.22 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.99 : 979.70 = 409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.99/979.70 = 409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.99x = 979.70 × 409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.99x = 400,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,913.86/652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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